Batavia Opinion
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Balanced coverage gives lopsided viewNov 24, 2009 10:00 pm - A recent news article talked about the GOP candidates' denial of human-caused climate change. Polls report fewer people believe climate change is an urgent problem. I be...
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Our safety more important than moneyNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - Ours is supposed to be a government of the people, for the people and by the people, is it not? Yet today we have a president who plans to bring some terrorist prisoners...
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Wimpy response to prison move patheticNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - I was appalled by the cowardice reflected in the reaction of Rep. Mark Kirk and other Republicans to imprisoning suspected terrorists in Illinois. That the traditionally...
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Dunne should ask questions, BobNov 21, 2009 10:00 pm - I couldn't disagree more with 30-year Elgin City Councilman Bob Gilliam's analogy that the city council is like "a family." Apparently he feels that Elgin's "family busi...
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What about Wildcats monster drive in the 3rd?Nov 21, 2009 10:00 pm - Lindsey Willhite's article about the NU vs Illinois game, "It's Official," is misleading. Willhite opined that the game was defined by a "controversial" call on 4th and ...
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Thanks to farmer's market supportersNov 21, 2009 10:00 pm - The 11th Dundee Township Visitor's Center pumpkin contest was held Saturday, Oct. 31. This was also the final day of the weekly farmer's market on the grounds of "The De...
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Foster showed spine in backing health reformNov 20, 2009 10:00 pm - I want to strongly commend Rep. Bill Foster for casting a courageous vote in favor of health care reform. After all, he took Denny Hastert's place in a traditionally Rep...
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Congress: You're not representing usNov 20, 2009 10:00 pm - This administration is clearly ignoring the wishes of the majority of the people! They were elected to represent our wishes, not promote their own agenda! It's time to l...
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Health care bill a big ego tripNov 20, 2009 10:00 pm - It is with deep regret that despite the majority of Americans being against the health reform bill. Yes, we need health care reform, but that monstrous, costly, cumberso...
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Quit campaigning; start governingNov 20, 2009 10:00 pm - I feel the constant reference to a government takeover is ironic, because it is being made by people who are part of government. This catchphrase is particularly offensi...